Senior Finance Manager
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Job Summary
Salary: 45215 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role:
We are recruiting for a values-driven and experienced finance leader to join Marys Meals International (MMI) as Senior Finance Manager. Reporting to the Head of Finance you will provide leadership to the MMI Finance team ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality financial management reporting and control across our global movement.
This is a key role within the Finance & Procurement Directorate supporting an ambitious growth strategy. You will play a central role in strengthening financial stewardship ensuring robust controls are in place and promoting value for money across our global network.
In this role you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership - driving excellence in financial reporting treasury management compliance and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
You will:
- Lead and develop the MMI Finance team fostering a high-performing collaborative and accountable culture.
- Oversee the production of monthly management accounts forecasts and trend analysis providing meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.
- Lead on donor financial reporting and proposal support ensuring accuracy consistency and timely delivery.
- Support delivery of the annual budgeting process including provision of key analytics and oversight of review processes.
- Ensure robust financial control across the organisation safeguarding the proper and effective use of funds.
- Oversee statutory reporting audit treasury payroll and pension activities ensuring compliance with UK financial charity and tax regulations.
- Work closely with National Affiliates and Programme teams to strengthen financial processes systems and controls across the global network.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial policies reporting and systems promoting a consistent and high-quality control environment.
About you
You will be a qualified finance professional (CCAB or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and a strong track record of leading finance teams. Strategic yet pragmatic you will be comfortable operating at both operational and senior levels - providing clear financial insight strengthening controls and supporting organisational growth across a global network.
You will bring significant experience in UK financial reporting (FRS 102) alongside proven experience developing high-performing teams and implementing effective policies systems and change initiatives. With strong analytical and conceptual capability you will translate complex financial data into clear actionable insight. You will also have experience managing auditors financial institutions and external service providers and be able to prioritise effectively work autonomously and deliver to deadlines.
Strong communication skills sound judgement and cultural sensitivity are essential in building effective relationships across diverse international contexts. Experience within a UK charity or multinational charitable context including understanding of UK charity reporting (Charities SORP) would be highly desirable.
About us:
Marys Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life united by one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. Today more than 3 million children will receive Marys Meals changing lives through access to food and education.
We believe in the innate goodness of people respect the dignity of every human being and family life and are committed to good stewardship of the resources entrusted to line with our values Marys Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. We expect all members of the Marys Meals family to share this commitment and to work in the best interests of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those aligned with our high standards join our movement.
Salary advertised is for UK-based candidates. Our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Marys Meals operates; please contact for further information on salaries in other locations.
Our Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year to a maximum of 39 days ( option to buy another week)
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- Pension
To apply:
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision mission and values resonate with you we would love to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV along with a short covering note (no more than one page) outlining why you are a strong fit for this role and why you would like to work for Marys Meals International.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
About Company
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. We ... View more
